SB1661

Paternity; genetic testing; support obligation

Introduced·2/9/26

SB 1661 amends Arizona law to allow courts to order genetic testing in paternity cases and terminate support obligations if testing shows the.

SB 1661 modifies Arizona's paternity laws by allowing courts to order genetic testing in cases where paternity is disputed. If genetic testing shows that the presumed father is not the biological father, the court can terminate the support obligation. The bill also allows for voluntary relinquishment of physical custody to be an affirmative defense to a petition for enforcement of child support. The changes aim to ensure that support obligations are based on accurate paternity determinations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 25

9:05 AM

Senate Rules

Feb 20

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

Mar 3

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

Feb 25

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

Feb 25

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass